Bosch Battery

[andrewr]

My battery has failed. Seems to be open circuit and will hardly power the interior lights.

I am looking to replace it with a Bosch S5 004 which is equivalent to a 075

Has anyone used one of these as the casing looks a but different to some car batteries.

Do I need to take the panel below the engine off to change the battery? Is it a difficult job.

The S5 is a good price at Costco and is warrantied for 5 years or as long as you are a member do Costco. I don't use the car much and the last battery despite being on a trickle charger only lasted 3 years.

Thanks
Andrew

[D_G]

As long as it crosses over to the 075 then it should be OK, you don't need to remove any panels as it comes out of the hole it sits over. You do need to jack up the car, take off the O/S wheel, the rest can be done from underneath or from the top..it's a faff tho. If you aren't handy with the spanners you might struggle a bit, you can take the panels off in the O/S arch to make it easier.

I bought a 075 Varta Gold which has been fine BTW.

[joust]

If you are set on a Bosch, then this is the best option.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Cheaper here
http://www.boschcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php/bosch...

It's what I have.

J

[andrewr]

Justin,

I think it's the same battery. The HSB075 is an S5 004 according to the label on the battery pictured.

Thanks
Andrew

[AMG Merc]

joust said:

If you are set on a Bosch, then this is the best option.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

J

Fitted for only £6.99 - a bargain then

I wonder how they'll feel after 2 hours digging around under a Nob in a wet car-park

[joust]

andrewr said:

Justin,
I think it's the same battery. The HSB075 is an S5 004 according to the label on the battery pictured.
Thanks
Andrew

Didn't spot that, ideal then

[Adrian W]

joust said:

If you are set on a Bosch, then this is the best option.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Cheaper here
http://www.boschcarbatteries.co.uk/index.php/bosch...

It's what I have.

J

If you know someone with a magic card it drops to £48, well it did last time I bought one

[andrewr]

It was £49 + VAT in Costcos so not too bad and its warrantied as long as you are a member no questions.

Whilst I was there I also got a quote for Michelin Sport Cups in the standard size. They were £995 per set including VAT. Costcos regularly have buy 4 tyres and get 20% off so that will make them £800 a set. I'll be watching for that deal and buying mine then.

Regards
Andrew

[JayHeal]

I've got the Bosch HSB075 and can only say its been great so far in a year and a half. No trickle charger has been used and it starts fine after a month of no use.